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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.26, 857.37 and 457.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.26, 857.37 and 457.98 is: 687.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.26 : 857.37 = 457.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.26/857.37 = 457.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.26x = 857.37 × 457.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.26x = 392,658.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,658.31/571.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.35

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